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Gardner

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El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, has been meticulously restored to capture all the romance and glamour that endeared it to both the local Santa Barbara community and visitors alike. Ninety-two quintessential, California-styled suites and bungalows dot the lush, terraced grounds featuring seven-acres of gloriously landscaped gardens with sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. Original architectural features have been lovingly restored, including the historic, trellis-lined Arbor and Lily Pond. Modern additions to the expansive outdoor zero-edge pool and a new beautifully appointed boutique spa enhance the journey for today’s luxury-seeking guest.

We are seeking a talented Gardener to be responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens, plants and lawns

Requires a high school diploma, and good communication skills. Must be self motivated, enthusiastic, fit and capable of heavy work. Requires previous experience in similar role with knowledge and use of horticultural machinery. Able to work in all weather conditions.

Duties will include:

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery.

The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers.

Adjustments of mower height and quality of cut, etc.

Report equipment malfunctions to engineering as and when noticed.

To ensure all equipment, machinery are stored securely and clean after use.

Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.

Maintain gardens by naturally fertilizing, trimming and making sure that plants are receiving adequate water.

Prune trees and hedges in ways that help the plants' health, are safe and look good.

Maintain lawn and grass areas using machinery, natural fertilizers

To keep the gardens and footpaths clear and free from litter at all times.

Planting (purchasing, organizing etc.)

Pruning and cutting hedges.

Outside maintenance including pathways, pond, steps, walls etc.

Tiding up and cleaning outside of the hotel building.

Good knowledge of plants, must be organized and able to follow schedule.

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Gardner

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Full-time, Indefinite

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